Doha: The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) launched an e-training programme for medical personnel licensed by the Ministry within Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI).

The programme is implemented by the Hamad International Training Centre (HITC), in cooperation with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), Primary Health Care (PHC) and Sidra Medicine.

The programme provides training for all doctors, nurses, midwives, nutritionists and other supportive healthcare providers for pregnant, lactating women and infants, on the basic principles necessary for the success and continuation of breastfeeding for two years or more of the child’s life. 

It aims to provide medical personnel with the necessary knowledge to develop their skills and increase their efficiency.